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Santa Cruz – 51 hotels and places to stay
Hotel Solares
Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...
Continental Inn
Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
Pacific Blue Inn
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
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Santa Cruz's best hotels with breakfast
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 403 reviewsConveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.
The staff was friendly and the location was perfect
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 218 reviewsIdeally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.
convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 701 reviewsJust minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
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Hotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,128 reviewsHotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.
6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 903 reviewsLocated a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
clean, outdoor space for seating, snacks, outside views
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 444 reviewsThis California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
It was just what we needed. Something for everyone
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 287 reviewsBest Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.
The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 399 reviewsLocated in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.
Well run, clean establishment. Decent location. Nice staff.
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 984 reviewsThis beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...
really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!
Pacific Blue Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 484 reviewsJust 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 269 reviewsSituated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.2 km of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...
Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager
Continental Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 671 reviewsJust 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.
Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 187 reviewsThe Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...
I loved the view. It was very close to everything.
6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 592 reviewsThis motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
cleaning of the rooms every day. Nice clean room .
FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
What guests said about Santa Cruz:
- 10Scored 10
Fun beach town.
Fun beach town. The Victorian architecture of homes was lovely. We visited the high school track to run and that was very nice. We only stayed one night but could have easily made it a 3 day stay. Shopping, seal watching, good food, art, carnival rides, sun and the beach. Wonderful for all ages
DanetteUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson...
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson literally around the corner. Friendly staff, comfortable everything cool beach vibe, slept great, windows that you can open and let the breeze in. Clean, good beach vibes.MelissaUnited States - 6.0Scored 6.0
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might...
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might consider getting better maintanance, and cleaning help, some one that can speak english, to better help the guest. Jessica, was very polite, and tried to help as much as possible. There were just a lot of little things, they could have been prevented, especially when you pay the high price charged there. When booking, I thought I was booking direct with the property, never knew bookings, com, jumped in to the equasion. So when I asked if they honored AAA, or AARP discounts, they said no because our room was booked by a third party. Also asked for room with 2 queens, was told they were sold out, which forced us to book 2 seperate rooms, after arriveing, found out they had suites for four people. I think this was a money thing, for bookings.com
CharlesUnited States - 10Scored 10
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded .
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded . Beaches and restrooms were clean.wheather wasn't all that warm and it did rain hour or so after we got to the beach pretty heavy we had to leave in a rush. All in all, kids were very happy with trip they can't wait to return for their summer trip.bevalian - 8.0Scored 8.0
The location was the best!
The location was the best! The stairs are a lot of work if you have issues. I can't believe the Boardwalk is closed on fridays! If you are planning a friday night adventure at the boardwalk you will need to find something else to do.LedaUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected...
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected youth manifesting the consequences of a tattered social fabric & like), but the near-perfect climate year-round, the surrounding (2nd or 3rd growth, but still....) redwoods, challenging cols (lots of category 2s & 1s), vast fields of agriculture (it is delightful to cycle through the fields on what amount to ruelles; these areas are intensely redolent of earth, manure & whatever is being cultivated, plus it makes one appreciate just how back-breaking is the labor that goes into producing one's strawberries & artichokes & like) & vegan eating options (especially the bakeries) make any visit worthwhile, especially if you're from an area that does not have that year-round ideal climate. I recommend cycling up SkyLine or HighLand or Empire Grade or getting out in the fields toward MonteRey. Country roads are nearly uniformly narrow, but traffic is mostly light (minus HighWay 9) & drivers generally courteous (again, minus HighWay 9). Santa Cruz even has the mark of any good location -- a nearby Grocery Outlet -- which, due to its location on the edge of town (it may actually be in Soquel), is easy to integrate into the end of a ride for some yummy and cheap vegan delights =)SstozUnited States
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- From € 84.99 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 901 reviewsIt was old yes, but it was clean and comfortable and LARGE! Our room had a kitchen and a fridge and microwave and plenty of room to roam. Plus it was about a block from the Santa Cruz boardwalk. We needed staying an extra night and loved every minute of it. The front desk staff was wonderfully and friendly and made the stay that much better! The hotel is just a great location in general and is close to everything fun. We go back to this area at least once a year and I’ll stay here every time.ReneeUnited States
- From € 140.60 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 597 reviewsMy room was perfect, except the fridge leaked a bit. The reception was very friendly and accommodating. I grew up in Santa Cruz, but haven't lived there since the 90s. My mom is in SC, in a nursing home,.so I have been staying in a few hotels on my trips to see her. This hotel was the best so far, clean, quiet, affordable and comfortable. I stayed here during the off season and it was a great deal.
SHELLYUnited States - From € 265.60 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 319 reviewsBeautiful remodeled hotel, best location for the family, and staff was spectacular! Rooms so clean, and housekeeping to care of all our needsAbsolutely in love with this place! We will definitely be back again and again! Officially our go to spot for Santa Cruz!! Stayed May 8th through the 10thNikeshaUnited States
- From € 126.12 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 458 reviewsIt can be seen that the interior of the building has been renovated. Although the room is not big, it is clean, fully furnished, the bed is very comfortable, and the price is moderate. Not far from the beach and restaurants. I will choose here again next time I come to Santa Cruz.BBeiUnited States
- From € 512.37 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsThe hotel was in a perfect location to Santa Cruz boardwalk. We stayed in a queen suite room which was just remodeled. The room was spotless with nice comfy beds. I highly recommend this hotel. Hopefully we'll be back soon and be able to stay in this hotel again.
HollyUnited States - From € 431.89 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,571 reviewsLocation, location, location. Can´t beat those sea views from your window! Also loved the hotel vibe, really what we were looking for visiting a surf town as Santa Cruz is. We could walk everywhere and it felt a lot safer than I expected.
Fer DiNandoSpain - From € 274.49 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 476 reviewsVery comfortable hotel with lots of great amenities. Nice bar, pool, hot tub. King room is spacious with a super-comfortable bed. Location on Ocean is central with easy auto access to all that Santa Cruz has to offer.JulietUnited States
- From € 180.41 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,568 reviewsbuildings and grounds very welcoming. nice patio on second floor with tables chairs and umbrellas to enjoy. friendly accommodating staff. quiet but located centrally. best hotel I've stayed in Santa Cruz for the price.WellsUnited States
- From € 332.07 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 283 reviewsperfect, a stay like you can rarely have. I’m often in hotels, believe me, this one is something else. human size, high level service, on going care and perfect location. A must in Santa Cruz.TiagoSwitzerland
- From € 431.89 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,571 reviewsWe have stayed there twice and plan on making this hotel the only place we will stay. The location is beautiful and made our stay in Santa Cruz the best.AndreaUnited States
- From € 161.25 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 644 reviewsGreat place to stay, room was very clean, staff were great and a good breakfast. would thoroughly recommend if you are looking to stay in Santa Cruz.
MelissaUnited Kingdom - From € 169.95 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,209 reviewsThe proximity of this hotel to our family in Santa Cruz, the wharf and downtown are perfect. The staff are always great with us and responsive.RosaleeUnited States
- From € 525.34 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 984 reviewsThe location was stunning, right on the beach and the best spot in Santa Cruz. We also really enjoyed chilling at the pool.JamieUnited Kingdom
- From € 84.99 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 901 reviewsRoom sizes were large, walking distance to Santa Cruz Walf, clean facilities, clean rooms and friendly staff.JohnAustralia
- From € 85.03 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 770 reviewsIt was clean and close to the main areas of Santa Cruz. Overall it's reasonably priced.
RhysAustralia - From € 512.37 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsIts the best spot in Santa Cruz. Sam the manager is a very kind and helpful man.CCAROLYNUnited States
- From € 525.34 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 984 reviewsBest hotel in Santa Cruz on the beach close to pier and Beach Boardwalk.CurtisUnited States
- From € 274.49 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 837 reviewsThe location was perfect near the beach and down town Santa Cruz.IreneUnited States
- From € 175.89 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,128 reviewsSanta Cruz has become a bad place and so has this Hotell.PatrikSweden
- From € 97.88 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 729 reviewsIn this price range, this is the best hotel in Santa Cruz
BenUnited States
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